My daughter had swim lesson with Amy and it was a great experience…read more She is great with kids, very patient and a fun instructor. If ur child needs lessons I recommend giving swim to you a call.

Our son has been going to Swim to You with Any for the past two years. He was a bit reluctant at…read morefirst, however I feel Amy's style and methods of teaching quickly changed his mind. He's a bit of a slow learner when it comes to swimming, and Amy has been more than patient with him. I really love how pool safety is such a huge thing with her classes. I'm happy to say that I have the utmost confidence that this year is the year that Amy will get this boy going. Totally worth the great pricing and professionalism that both Amy and her other instructors exude.

After trying out 2 other swim clubs in Irvine - we are thankful to have finally found SNAP, located…read moreat Portola High School - and this is the place we want to be. My 9 year old is thriving here and his swimming is just getting better day by day. there are so many pluses here - I'll go into detail about each of them. 1) the coaches CARE about swimmers' well-being and growth in all aspects. they see each kid as a unique individual, not just another fish in a large sea, fighting an upward current. from the director to assistants because they are friendly, approachable and open to chatting - you'll always find them on deck coaching, talking to parents after practice and supporting one another. 2) coaches with decades of experience, impressive backgrounds but aren't afraid to get in the water to coach - I even have proof of coach Steve in the water, giving swim lessons! Here's a rundown of the staff Coach Steve - SNAP director and Portola HS Swim team coach (CIF division 1 high school swim) Coach Alex - Senior head and also Northwood HS Swim coach (CIF champs last year!) and previous nova coach, ISL coach Coach Bryan - head Age group coach - and also El Toro HS Swim coach/ age group coach of the year awarded many times and previous Natadores coach All of these coaches are so dedicated to the sport and the kids, they coach practically every day of the week. Besides the awesome head coaches, the team also has other wonderful coaches who are consistently there and experienced in swim coaching kids from age 5 to high school , many coaching ISL teams in the summer or other high school aquatics teams. 3) swimming is fun for the kids because the team emphasizes ENJOYMENT of the sport rather than being the fastest ! Their focus is on having fun, working hard to improve technique and personal bests- not on being the Winner. It doesn't matter if you don't have the fastest times, they still encourage you to swim in the meets and to try your best! Always encouraging the kids believing in them and cheering them on during a swim meet. 4) friendly families - this location being on the edge of Irvine, draws a diverse crowd from Irvine to Lake forest to mission viejo , its great to meet families from multiple neighboring cities 5) no CRAZY volunteering here, no mandatory hours and no unreasonable penalties. Yes there are plenty of times they will ask you to volunteer, but if you decline, they aren't going to charge you an arm and a leg or even OUST you and send threatening emails. When you do volunteer, you are not treated like you OWED it to the team. - there is more of the team feeling gracious and appreciated . Extra commentary but somehow when you impose a mandatory volunteering requirement its just chaos amongst the parents and people become more hyper-focused on getting the best job rather than just doing something for the greater good and then even if they can, they just won't. when people feel appreciated and happy, they will naturally volunteer when they can and they will feel good about it because they WANT to do it not because they HAVE to. 6) fun events for the kids- the team admin, Cristina has planned and organized so many fun events for the team, from fundraisers to social events including wild rivers, angels games, beach bonfire, photos- trunk or treat for Halloween. I am so impressed with how organized all of the events are! She really goes the extra mile to make sure everything runs smoothly. All in all - i really recommend this team if you have a beginner or advanced swimmer. They are supportive at all levels offering 6 practices a week with competitive pricing. meets 1-2x a month and fun events sprinkled in between.!

My son has been with Swim Nation program from past 2 years. Everything about the program is great…read moreand the swim coaches are highly focused and motivate students to give their best. My son had a wonderful learning experience and a great exposure with the swim team. 200% recommend this swim program to whoever is new and want to learn from the best. Last but not the least, Miss Christina, always make sure each student and parent is taken care of while at the pool. Go check them out. We will definitely miss SwimNation.

We absolutely love Australian Swimming School! My daughter has been taking swimming lessons since…read moreshe was just 3 months old, and now at 4 years old, she is an amazing swimmer. Watching her grow from a tiny baby into such a confident and skilled swimmer has been incredible. We truly believe her swimming abilities are a reflection of the wonderful instructors, patience, consistency, and care she has received throughout the years. Australian Swimming School has given her the confidence and skills to be safe and comfortable in the water, and we couldn't be more grateful. We highly recommend Australian Swimming School to any parent looking for a swim program. They have been such an important part of our daughter's journey, and we are so thankful we started her lessons here! ‍

Bear with me because I have a lot to say, and I want to give the good and the bad. First of all,…read morelet me just say that the instructors were always great with my kiddos. I especially want to give a shout out to Perry because he was always so gentle and caring with my little one. Both my kids started at Australian Swim school in the parent and me class and my oldest is six now, so I guess I can say we were long time customers. We never had an issue with any of the instructors. My oldest is autistic so I know he was challenging sometimes, but they always found a way to make it work. Now, we did end up leaving because of little things that started bothering us. One of those things was the poor maintenance of the facility. I noticed that things would breakdown and they would remain broken down for months, the temperature of the water in the showers was inconsistent, sometimes it was really hot, and other times we couldn't get it warm enough. When we left, one of the doors for one of the changing stalls had been broken for months, and already there were only like 3 or 4 stalls available, so this only made things worse, but even with all this, we were still happy to bring our kids to their swim lessons. I think what finally had us looking into other swim schools was the fact that my youngest had been in the parent and me class for over a year, and despite his instructor telling us that he thought our son was ready to move up a level, management always found a reason to not move him up. Which is interesting because at the new place, he started on the next level right off the bat, and he's been doing great! I want to finish this review by saying that I'm grateful to Australian swim school for giving my children such a positive first experience in swimming, and I'm grateful to the instructors for their patience and dedication to the kids. I do hope that the owners consider updating their facility and fixing whatever is broken, because if they don't, I think they're going to lose more customers to their competitors. Especially when there's little to no difference in pricing for newer and better maintained facilities. I hope this feedback helps!

We're about to start on our 2nd year with Coach Mike and this is the best investment we could make…read morefor our kids. Coach Mike is calm but firm and the after each lesson our kids are visibly better swimmers.

My sons took lessons with Mike almost 3 years ago. My youngest had been taking lessons at Lifetime…read moreFitness for almost a year with no progress. To put it into perspective, he was deathly afraid of the water and wouldn't even put his head in even if he was standing on the steps of the pool. Mike had him swimming in less than 2-3 lessons. He now does the 100 yard freestyle in 1:45 and is doing the Newport Beach Junior Lifeguards this summer.

Coach Nav is the only swim coach I trust. He has been absolutely amazing with both of my boys. I…read moreknew from the start that I couldn't be the one to teach them and I'm so glad we found him. What really stood out to me is how patient and calm he is with kids who aren't naturally comfortable in the water. My boys had their fair share of tears and hesitation in the beginning, but Coach Nav never pushed too hard or got frustrated. Instead, he knew exactly how to encourage them, build trust, and make them feel safe. As someone whose career involved working with children, I value this even more. Coach Nav's ability to connect with my boys, read their emotions, and still keep them moving forward was so impressive. His rapport with them made all the difference. Now both of my boys are not only swimming, but they're confident and happy in the water. It's honestly night and day from where they started. Coach Nav has that rare balance of discipline, kindness, and experience that kids respond to right away. If you're in Irvine, specifically the Great Park area, and want your kids to learn how to swim the right way - with patience, safety, and confidence - Coach Nav is hands down the best choice. He's the only coach I recommend.

Coach Nav was recommended to us by neighbors and school friends as the go-to swim coach in our…read morecommunity, and now I see why! From my very first message to wrapping up my 4 year old son's first swim sessions, he's been amazing--always quick to respond and super clear with communication. He's a talented coach and has such a great way with kids. My son absolutely loves learning from him, and we've already signed up for more lessons this fall. We also highly recommend Coach B--he's fantastic with the little ones!

Justin is very helpful and he helped my kids overcome their swimming fear. They now love swimming,…read moreand enjoy it a lot. He is very patience and takes his time to work with my kids. We've seen such a huge improvement!

Justin was referred by my son's Friends and we are glad to have him! Shortly about 5 lessons a week…read morefor about 1 month, my son is able to swim in free style with back swim alone from one end to the other end in a typical community swimming pool, from as newbie swimmer!Thank you very much, Justin!

Coach B is truly gifted! Our family has done two other 10 Day swim intensives with other…read morepeople/companies for our older two children in the past. I was very hesitant to try again with our 4 year old that didn't have any interest in learning to swim, was timid of the water and refused to go beyond the first step in the pool. Coach B was recommended to us and I am so glad that I took a chance and signed up all 3 of my kids! He's gentle yet firm, builds trust while encouraging kids to push past their comfort zones, and strikes the perfect balance between patience and challenge. My 4-year-old cried on the first day, cried a little less on the second, and was still a bit whiny on the third. But even then, I could tell he trusted Coach B. By day four, he was walking into the pool with a smile, excited to swim! By the end of the 10 days, my once timid little guy was confidently swimming and genuinely excited to be in the water. My 6-year-old already knew the basics but lacked confidence and endurance. Coach B improved his stroke technique, kicking, and taught him to roll onto his back to rest before flipping over to continue swimming. Before the program, he would quickly resort to doggy paddling. By the end, he was confidently swimming the full length of the pool with proper technique. My 9-year-old was already comfortable swimming and floating on her back, so Coach B focused on refining her breathing, stroke mechanics, and overall efficiency. She finished the program noticeably stronger and more confident in the water. All three of our children finished these 10 days as stronger, more capable, and more confident swimmers. They enjoyed learning from Coach B! They respected and trusted him! As parents, that's exactly what we hoped for. My husband and I are already planning to sign them up again next year.

Coach B is amazing. He strikes the perfect, rare balance of being firm yet encouraging. He holds…read morehis students to a high standard, but always backs it up with the positive reinforcement they need to feel confident in the water. What impresses me most is his consistency and deep competency. Every single lesson is professional, well-structured, and productive. He is also a master at differentiating his instruction--he meets students exactly where they are, adapting his teaching style seamlessly to fit individual needs and learning paces. Thanks to his professionalism and skill, we've seen incredible progress for both our 6 year old son and 4 year old daughter. We couldn't be happier and highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-tier swim instruction!

They are terrific. They has three big jacuzzi infinity pools that are heated. They also have…read morecameras on every pool so you can watch and a large glass window to watch as well. Our instructor is Leslie and she is great! We can't Reccomended enough!

Friendly professional staff, clean, and my kids really enjoyed their swim lessons. My favorite part…read morewas the parent sitting area where I could watch my kids swim lessons on a tv screen.